THE PERFECT FITTING FOR YOUR WEDDING DRESS– NAIL DOWN THE RIGHT GOWN

 Text: Maria John                                         Photo by: Jinson Abaham

Every 20-something girl who saw the Royal wedding would have imagined herself walking down the aisle in such a grand dress. The D’aisle boutique in Kochi was born out of Twinkle Tom’s quest for the perfect gown. She enjoys wedding gowns with trains as it adds a dash of royalty to their wedding look.

Ideally six months prior to the wedding is the best time to hunt for a dress. Considering that a good share of weddings here are not planned so much in advance, a bare minimum of two months is required.. “Even when you choose a readymade gown to make minor changes like sleeve length or fit, you may need as many as 3-4 fittings to get everything right. This process will take close to a month, so as the seamstress’s perfection,” she says.

Her ideals still include a dress before accessories. “Know your wedding dress neckline, sleeve length and gown style before you choose your accessory. Another aspect to remember is that the accessory should match the embellishments on the gown.” White coloured gowns and wheatish and ivory tones are among her taste. Since formal church weddings don’t give much leeway in terms of colour choice blush and champagne gowns are options for brides who want to reuse their wedding gowns or have them converted into cocktail dresses.

Your Fashion Companion

The more people you bring with you to choose your gown, the more confused you are likely to be. Bringing opinionated family members or friends who may force their personal preferences on you will only get you confused and disheartened. It is best to ask a friend or a cousin who understands you and your taste best to accompany you. So you can enjoy shopping too.

Lingerie

It is best to have your wedding lingerie when trying on a dress, and not practical to have the lingerie ready before your first trial. Each gown might require a different type of lingerie. When you have your measurements taken for the alterations, it is important to have them done with your wedding lingerie. Purchase your lingerie before hand and make sure it’s of correct fit.

In Shape

Boning is a strip of stiff plastic that is sewn into the inside of the dress to give it support, apart from a cup. As many as 16 such strips (or bones) are sewn into the lining which serves the purpose of having a corset built into your gown. For those with tummy fat, this tucks the tummy in giving a perfect hourglass figure.  Brides will not need to wear a bra or a body-shaper.

Extra Fitting

A crinoline underskirt with metal hoops is sewn into ball gowns. Hoops won’t change shape no matter what you’re doing. Ask your boutique to add more layers of tulle and net to give the skirt its shape without having to depend on the uncomfortable crinoline skirts. A good ball gown should have as many as 7-9 layers, unless your ball gown is made of heavier satin.